Sunday, May 30, 2010

Founded as the Swallow Sidecar Company in 1922, by two motorcycle enthusiasts, Sir William Lyons, William Walmsley, the SS Jaguar name first appeared on a 2.5 litre saloon in 1935, sports models of which were the SS 90 and SS 100.The Jaguar name was given to the entire company in 1945 when the "SS" name was dropped due to its association with Germany's SS military organisation much publicised and

The supercharged S-Type R joined the lineup in 2002, and the hope was that it would compete with BMW's M5 and the Mercedes E55 AMG. The R was powered by the newly revised 4.2 Litre V8 with an Eaton M112 supercharger producing 400 hp (300 kW; 410 PS) and could accelerate from 0 to 60 mph (97 km/h) in 5.3 s (0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 5.6 s).It included 18 in (457 mm) alloy wheels, wire-mesh grille

The CCX is a two-door targa top and the removable roof can be stored under the front trunk meaning that, unlike many of its competitors, it can be changed at any location, not only one where the roof can be safely left.The body, made of pre-impregnated carbon fiber and Kevlar, is 169 in (4,300 mm) long, 78.6 in (2,000 mm) wide and 44.1 in (1,120 mm) tall with a ground clearance of 3.9 in (99 mm).

Motor Trend Magazine has run three comparison tests (see July/October, and August 6(first gen)issues)involving first the CTS-V vs. the RS4, then vs. the BMW M5 (July), and the Jaguar XF-R (October), with the CTS-V winning against the M5 marginally and Jaguar but losing to the Audi.2010 Cadillac CTS-V2010 Cadillac CTS-V2010 Cadillac CTS-V2010 Cadillac CTS-V2010 Cadillac CTS-VAnother comparison,

Changes to the 2010 Nissan Altima Coupe include: A redesigned front-end, hood, and grille, shaping the Altima to look more like the latest Nissan Maxima; new projector beam headlights; the Altima Coupe 2.5 S model now comes standard with 17" x 7.5" 5-split-spoke aluminum-alloy wheels, along with P215/55TR17 all-season tires, instead of the 16" Steel Wheels with Plastic Covers provided in the

The Nissan 370Z is featured in Electronic Arts' Need for Speed: Undercover video game which was released on November 18, 2008.This allowed people to drive the 370Z in-game prior to the vehicle's actual release. Nissan claimed it to be the first time an automaker had a vehicle world premiere by partnering with a video game company. It was featured in the Xbox 360 racing simulator Forza Motorsport

Along with a major facelift for the 2010 model year, the top end Outlander XLS (GT in the US) introduced a new colour MFD dashboard display and the Mitsubishi S-AWC AWD system. The lower trims retain the previous MFD and the less advanced AWC AWD system. Likewise, the interior was also slightly revised to incorporate leather into the dashboard trim and doors.2010 Mitsubishi Outlander2010

The Galant received a new grille for the 2007 model year, and for the 2009 model year, the Galant receives another facelift, with new front and rear fascias. Mexico did receive the 2009 Mitsubishi Galant; however there is a temporary haitius for the 2010 model year, for North America,the 2010 model year it is sold only in the United States and Canada.2010 Mitsubishi Galant2010 Mitsubishi

Friday, May 28, 2010

Car and Driver, which had called previous Avalons "Japanese Buicks," rated it at the top of a group of large premium sedans in 2005. Edmunds.com, Motor Trend and Automobile Magazine also rated it top in their own comparisons.Consumer Reports rated the Avalon at the top of its class in the large and upscale category, scoring ahead of five other sedans in the January 2010 issue.Toyota AvalonToyota

One of the Matrix's unique design features is its interior, particularly the rear 60/40 seats and cargo area. Made with rigid plastic backs, the rear seats fold flat, creating a 53.2 cu ft (1.51 m3) cargo area. In a practicality test, however, Motor Trend was able to haul more cargo in the Matrix than in a Subaru WRX wagon with 61.1 cu ft (1.73 m3) of space.In addition to the eight tie-downs in

Thursday, May 27, 2010

The refreshened Lincoln MKX is scheduled to ship in October 2010. It was first revealed at the 2010 North American Auto Show in Detroit on January 11, 2010. The new MKX features redesigned front and rear fascia designs, as well as a new interior. A new 3.7L duratec 37 engine is now available, the engine produces 305 hp (227 kW) and features TiVCT.2011 Lincoln MKX2011 Lincoln MKX2011 Lincoln

The Panamera's name is derived, like the Porsche Carrera line, from the Carrera Panamericana race. Earlier prototypes and concepts of the four-door saloons, such as the 1991 Porsche 989 prototype, the four-door 911 based prototype, and the C88 concept (a supermini sedan built in Germany and sold for China), never went into production.2011 Porsche Panamera2011 Porsche Panamera2011 Porsche

This Wednesday, May 26, 2010 image made from video provided by ALPHA TV shows a frog hopping across a section of key northern highway near the Greek town of Langadas, some 12 miles east of Thessaloniki. Authorities closed the highway after three car drivers skidded off the road trying to dodge the frogs. Thessaloniki traffic police chief Giorgos Thanoglou said the amphibians probably left a nearby lake to look for food."There was a carpet of frogs," he said. Authorities closed the highway after three car drivers skidded off the road trying to dodge the frogs. No human injuries were reported.

Wednesday, May 26, 2010

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The Highland Hybrid continues to use the same 3.3-liter 3MZ-FE V6 (208 hp) from the prior model, net power is 270 hp (201 kW). VDIM and Electronically Controlled Brake remain new features include a driver selectable electric only EV mode (when possible) and another ECON mode which restricts acceleration and minimizes air conditioning during acceleration.2010 Toyota Highlander Hybrid2010 Toyota

The CR-Z was first introduced by Honda CEO Takeo Fukui as a concept vehicle on October 23, 2007 at the 2007 Tokyo Auto Show. At the show, Fukui stated that a production model is "in the works" and that the car was intended to be "sporty, incredibly efficient and inexpensive".2011 Honda CR-Z2011 Honda CR-Z2011 Honda CR-Z2011 Honda CR-ZThe CR-Z was first shown in America at the 2008 Detroit North

The Peugeot 307 WRC, a World Rally Car based on the 307 CC, replaced the multiple manufacturers' and drivers' championship-winning 206 WRC in the World Rally Championship for the 2004 season.Peugeot 307 WRCPeugeot 307 WRCPeugeot 307 WRCPeugeot 307 WRCPeugeot 307 WRCThe vehicle, nicknamed "The Flying Frog" and "The Whale", was plagued by transmission problems and only began to come into its

The Pagani Zonda is a mid-engined sports car produced by Pagani in Italy. It debuted in 1999 and continues through the present, with production proceeding at roughly 10 cars per year.Pagani ZondaPagani ZondaPagani ZondaAs of June 2009, 106 Zondas had been built, considering also test mules. Both 2-seat coupe and convertible versions have been produced. Construction is mainly of carbon

The car was reviewed by presenter Jeremy Clarkson on the British automotive television show Top Gear. The review was positive overall. Clarkson considered the rear seats to have not enough legroom, the interior felt cheap and the satellite navigation was sub-optimal. On the upside he was very happy with the performance, handling and comfort. He was extremely impressed with the ride comfort,

The Reventón's engine was a slightly tuned version of the Murciélago LP640's 6.5 L V-12, rated at 640 hp (480 kW). According to the official release, the Reventón accelerates to 100 km/h (62 mph) in the same time as the Murciélago LP640 (3.4 seconds), and is capable of reaching a maximum speed of over 340 km/h (210 mph).Using the internal speedometer, the recorded top speed was displayed as 356

The Gallardo Police Cars are used by the traffic police (Polizia Stradale) during emergencies and alarm situations on the Salerno-Reggio Calabria highway, also under the powers of the special safety operative which is already being employed along that tract of highway and above all, for the transport of body organs destined for transplantation.Lamborghini GallardoLamborghini GallardoLamborghini

In a continuation of Lamborghini's tradition of giving its cars names from the world of bullfighting, the Murciélago was named for a fighting bull that survived 28 sword strokes in an 1879 fight against Rafael "El Lagartijo" Molina Sanchez, at the Coso de los califas bullring in Córdoba, Spain. Murciélago fought with such passion and spirit that the matador chose to spare its life, a rare honor.

Mike Cross, one of the company's Chief Engineers, spoke more about the new Jaguar XJ dynamics in an interview with Autocar.Like several of its predecessors the X351 will be available with both standard and long wheelbase. Engines are modern units, already seen in other JLR products: the five litre petrol V8 either normally aspirated or supercharged, or a twin-turbo three litre diesel which is

The Toyota Camry is a mid-size car, formerly a compact car, manufactured by Toyota since 1980. The name "Camry" is an Anglicized phonetic transcription of the Japanese word kanmuri , meaning "crown".This follows Toyota's naming tradition of using the crown name for primary models starting with the Toyota Crown in 1955, continuing with the Toyota Corona and Corolla; the Latin words for "crown" and

The car went on sale on March 24, 2009 in the U.S. as a 2010 model with MSRP prices between US$19,800 and US$23,200, making it the least expensive hybrid vehicle available in the United States.2010 Honda Insight2010 Honda Insight2010 Honda Insight2010 Honda Insight2010 Honda Insight2010 Honda Insight2010 Honda Insight2010 Honda Insight2010 Honda Insight2010 Honda Insight2010 Honda Insight2010

The 2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse now features a "blackout" roof, similar to the 1990 version. For 2011, Mitsubishi has lowered the suspension of Eclipse about half an inch. Which creates a lower center of gravity.2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse2011

The Sonata has received the following awards: * "Interior of the Year", 2009 Sonata, Ward's Auto World, category: Best Redesign. * "Best Vehicles for $25,000 or Less" in 2008 Consumer Reports * "Top Picks 2008" in 2008 Consumer Reports * "Best New Family Car (under $35,000)" in the 2006 Canadian Car of the Year awards. * Kiplinger’s Personal Finance “Best in Class” in the under $20,000

To commemorate the 35th anniversary of the début of Datsun 240Z, Nissan released a tuned version of the 350Z coupé. The 35th Anniversary Z was débuted at the Specialty Equipment Marketing Association (SEMA) Show in Las Vegas on November 2, accompanied by its first public appearance in the Miami Auto Show at the begining of November. It went on sale in January 2005.35th Anniversary Edition